Job Description

Finance Analyst - Digital and Marketing

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Reporting To: Rory Bloom

Description

This is an exciting, entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start or build their career in Commercial Finance. You will sit within the finance team but work closely with our Digital and Marketing departments, helping to track performance, understand marketing spend, and support commercial decision-making.

Responsiblities:

Financial Planning & Support:

• Assist the Commercial Finance team in developing financial models and updating rolling forecasts for the Digital and Marketing departments.
• Support the budget-setting process for marketing spend, helping to gather data, input modelling assumptions, and ensure timelines are met.
• Help the team track revenue growth and cost efficiency, learning how to highlight financial risks and opportunities within our digital channels.

Reporting and Financial Analysis:

• Support the period-end process, helping to ensure marketing costs are accurately recorded and assisting with the delivery of management accounts for the Digital and Marketing functions.
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial reports. With guidance, you will learn to look beyond the numbers to provide the ‘so-what’ analysis (e.g., understanding the ROI of a specific marketing campaign or digital initiative).
• Assist in evaluating the financial impact of new digital initiatives and investments, helping to gather the data needed for stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Stakeholder support is a vital part of the role. Be commercial which will include partnering with your colleagues in finance and other functional areas
• Support the development of business strategies that align with overall organizational goals

What we’re looking for

• Experience & Qualifications: You do not need to be a qualified accountant. This role is perfect for a recent graduate (in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, etc.), an AAT studier, someone looking to begin their CIMA/ACCA/ACA journey, or simply someone with a strong numerical aptitude looking for their first step into a commercial finance role.
• Systems & Excel: Good foundational Excel skills (e.g., confident using VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) and an eagerness to learn financial modelling. Any exposure to financial/ERP systems (like Oracle) is a bonus, but full training will be provided.
• Interest in Digital & Marketing: A genuine curiosity about how digital businesses operate, marketing metrics (like ROI and customer acquisition costs), and how marketing drives revenue.
• Communication Skills: The ability to present information clearly and a desire to learn how to turn data into a compelling story for non-finance teams.
• Mindset: Commercially curious, eager to learn, and proactive. You should have good attention to detail and enjoy problem-solving.
• Adaptability: A team player who is happy to support others, comfortable managing multiple tasks, and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment.

About Us

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out here on a map.

What we can offer you:

💰 Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!

🛒 Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.

🎉 A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.

🤎 Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!

💻 Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.

💕 Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.

🎓 Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.

☀️ 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!

Keeping You Safe

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all employees to uphold our values and contribute to a positive working environment.

Our business is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.